Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this desirable bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Nagoya Arsenal Type 97 Sniper Rifle “Series 1”!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Nagoya Arsenal
Model: Type 97 Sniper Rifle “Series 1”
Serial: 4420
Model: Type 97 Sniper Rifle “Series 1”
Serial: 4420
Date of manufacture: 1937-1945
Caliber: 6.5x50mm Airsaka
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 31.3"
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Blade Front with Fold Adjustable Aperture Rear and 2.5x10 Optic
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The side of the receiver is marked with the Nagoya Arsenal symbol over the series “1” stamp and the serial number “4420”. The top of the receiver is stamped with an intact Chrysanthemum and the Type 97 designation. The top of the scope is stamped "2.5 X 10 /five-pointed star/No. 7767". The left side of the scope is stamped with the number “10256”.
Caliber: 6.5x50mm Airsaka
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 31.3"
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Blade Front with Fold Adjustable Aperture Rear and 2.5x10 Optic
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The side of the receiver is marked with the Nagoya Arsenal symbol over the series “1” stamp and the serial number “4420”. The top of the receiver is stamped with an intact Chrysanthemum and the Type 97 designation. The top of the scope is stamped "2.5 X 10 /five-pointed star/No. 7767". The left side of the scope is stamped with the number “10256”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Type 97 sniper rifle is a Japanese bolt-action rifle derived from the Type 38 infantry rifle. Developed in 1937, it reflects the common practice of adapting existing infantry weapons for specialized roles. The Type 97 differs from the original Type 38 mainly in its modifications for sniping: it features a lightened stock, a 2.5x magnification telescopic sight, and a mid-band setup for a monopod—though later models omitted the monopod. Its 6.5x50mm Arisaka cartridge, paired with a 794 millimeter (31.3 inch) barrel, minimizes flash and smoke, enhancing its effectiveness and making counter-sniping more challenging. The scope is offset to the left to allow for loading with stripper clips, and the rifle has a five-round box magazine that can be loaded either with a 5-round stripper clip or individual rounds. Production of the Type 97 took place at both the Nagoya Arsenal, which produced around 14,500 units, and the Kokura Arsenal, which made approximately 8,000 units.
Contents:
This example will ship with a bayonet and a scope case!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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